When it comes to natural splendor, few regions can compare to Virginia’s breathtaking Shenandoah Valley. Nicknamed “The Big Valley,” the 200-mile basin stretches across the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, offering an impressive array of natural wonders, historic sites and charming towns brimming with shopping, dining and cultural attractions. Those fortunate enough to call Shenandoah Valley home enjoy easy access to the following: Shenandoah National Park. Boasting 200,000 impressive acres of protected lands, including serene woods, flowing waterfalls and over 500 miles of trails, this…

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Ever wish you were on a first-name basis with the folks who grow your food? Do you secretly long to cultivate the crops alongside the farmers? If you answered yes to either (or both!) of these questions, you might want to consider moving to an agrihood. As its name implies, an agrihood is a neighborhood built around a central farm. And this type of sustainable suburban community is becoming increasingly popular among new homebuyers across the country. Chances are, you’ve heard of the “farm-to-table movement,”…

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